Financing Your Education

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Financing Your EducationStudent Awards and Financial AidStep One: Find out how much it all costs!Living At Home Living Away from HomeTUITIONBOOKSTRANSPORTATIONSCHOOL SUPPLIESSPENDING MONEYTUITIONRENTFOOD & HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIESBOOKSTRANSPORTATIONSCHOOL SUPPLIESSPENDING MONEY$12,000 - $15,000$18,000 - $22,000OSAPScholarshipsBursaries MAKE A BUDGETNEED HELP? VISIT OUR WEBSITE! RESEARCH YOUR SCHOOL FEES FAMILY? SAVINGS? RESPs? OSAP? BURSARIES? GRANTS? SCHOLARSHIPS?OSAPwww.ontario.ca/osapConsists of over a dozen programsLoans are INTEREST FREE while in full-time studiesMaximum funding is aprox. $15,000Maximum repayable debt is $7,300 per 2 term yearConsiders Parental incomeUse our Step-by-Step GuideBursaries and AwardsOneApp - Bursary ApplicationGeneral application for all bursaries offered at BrockOpens August 1st and closes October 15th

Brock Scholars AwardPosted on your Finance History over the summer monthsRenewable for 4 years

Emergency Bursary Assistance

Application open all yearStep Two: Determine how you will pay for itStep Three: Stay in Contact with UsStep Four: Be smart with your moneyThings you might forget aboutMove-in costs (bedding, hangers, decorations, furniture)The cost of travelling home for visits1st & last months rent for your leasesafa@brocku.ca905-688-5550 ext 3958Take the bus! It's included in your school fees.Cook meals at home instead of eating out & learn how to cook FIVE meals you like before you come to Brock.Buy your textbooks usedStudents Say.....DO:

Pack a lunchVisit the Dollar StoreGrocery Shop with Roommates (you don’t need 4 bottles of mustard!)Apply for Scholarships and BursariesBuy clothes you can mix and matchGet a better phone plan

Talk to your roommates so you don't bring duplicates. No one needs 3 microwavesLiving in a house or townhouse style residence?Attend free on-campus events rather than spending money on going out.Have Questions?Call us at: 905-688-5550 ext 3958Email us at: safa@brocku.caOr visit us on the 4th floor of Schmon Tower30% off Ontario Tuition Grant (OTG)$1780 per academic year for university students in full-time studiesQualifying Criteria:Out of high school within the last 4 yearsParent's gross income is less than $160,000You're an Ontario residentIf you apply for OSAP, you are automatically considered for the OTG. You can apply for just the OTG as well through the OSAP websiteCheck out our website: www.brocku.ca/safaCheck your Brock email regularly Check your OSAP account oftenInform our office of any changes to your OSAP accounti.e. income or courseload changesContact us if you are experiencing any financial difficultiesAPPLY ASAP